The National Academy of Sciences and the Transportation Research Board have published a detailed guide to help airport practitioners develop and implement business continuity programs into existing crisis management plans. Integrating Crisis Management and Business Continuity at Airports: A Practical Guide is available as a free PDF or as a paperback publication for $81.
According to the guide’s foreword:
Airports spend a great deal of time and effort to prepare and respond to all possible incidents, events, and emergencies. From aircraft accidents to VIP movements, airports have plans in place to manage these atypical operations. Traditionally, a great deal of effort is spent preparing for the actual event, but it is becoming more critical to plan for the resumption of normal operations and business as the aftermath can have lasting effects that can be felt throughout the aviation community for a long period of time. This guide will help airports develop an airport business resiliency program for integration into existing airport crisis management programs.
